Central Hudson Electric Corp. (Central Hudson) is seeking approval from the New York State Public Service Commission for proposed changes in its electric and gas delivery rates and practices. To ensure full public participation, the Commission will hold in person public statement hearings on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 and Wednesday, April 30, 2025 to receive comments regarding Central Hudson's proposal.
On August 1, 2024, Central Hudson filed amendments to its electric and gas tariff schedules, proposing to increase its annual and gas delivery revenues in Central Hudson's service territories that include Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties.
Central Hudson is proposing to increase its electric delivery revenue by approximately $47 million. The resulting electric delivery impact would be $9.19 per month which equates to a 5.3% total bill increase for an average residential customer using 630 kWh per month. Central Hudson is also proposing to increase its natural gas delivery revenue by approximately $15 million. The resulting gas delivery impact would be $8.74 per month which equates to a 5.9% total bill increase for an average residential customer using 770 Ccf per year, or on average 64 Ccf per month.
The filing states the proposed increases are due to the replacement of aging or obsolete infrastructure; labor costs; cybersecurity protections; and growth in customer arrears. Central Hudson also proposes to maintain energy affordability to mitigate the impact on low-income customers’ bills, ensure the continuation of safe, reliable, and resilient electric and natural gas systems, and advance the goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
The date and location of the Public Statement Hearing are listed below. Information on how to submit comments is available in the Notice of Public Statement Hearings.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday April 29th | 1:00PM |
Catskill Town Hall |
| Tuesday April 29th | 5:30PM |
Restorative Justice & Community Empowerment 733 Broadway Kingston, NY 12401 |
| Wednesday April 30th | 1:00PM |
We encourage you and your constituents to join us at the hearing and provide comments.
Richard Berkley
Consumer Advocate and Director
Office of Consumer Services
Information about the filings can be found at www.dps.ny.gov or use the link below.